Pharms, who was living at the Bishop Lewis Work Release house in Seattle, was arrested after arriving intoxicated at the facility.

John Habashy, Pharms' agent, said yesterday the incident occurred after Pharms had "a few beers" while attending a barbecue at the home of a friend, and the arrest took place when workers at Bishop Lewis smelled alcohol on his breath.

Pharms had been sent to Bishop Lewis following his release from the Shelton Correction Center, where he spent 27 months after entering an Alford plea on a robbery charge -- meaning he did not admit guilt, but acknowledged there was sufficient evidence for a conviction.

He is expected to be held at the King County jail until his arraignment, which has not been set.

Pharms, who will turn 26 next month, could have completed his work-release commitment as early as May 18. But after this "poor adjustment" violation, Pharms' stay will be extended since his maximum release date is June 23, 2005.

Habashy said he anticipates another 15 days will be added to Pharms' stay at Bishop Lewis.

Pharms was a fifth-round selection in the 2001 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns, but never played for the team because of the plea agreement and subsequent jail time.

Pharms has been practicing with the Eastside Hawks semipro team and was attempting to sign with an Arena League team after completing his work release program in hopes of getting another chance to play in the NFL.

Habashy said Pharms has been in contact with Arena League teams in Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Jose.

"Words can't explain how much I want this," Pharms told the P-I two weeks ago. "The situation I've had to go through, I only used it to better myself and it's only made the hunger I have to play football more intense. I have a real deep, burning desire in me to be the best.